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weirdest side effect of the pandemic is how many people i know who get sick and say 'but my covid tests are negative so i should be fine' like you know other illnesses. exist. right.
Same thing with personal space. People seem to think that just because they're vaccinated/got their boosters means they can stand within a foot my my personal space
Yards
What buildings have yards? >Houses? >Campuses? >Businesses?
How large are yards?
Are yard usually in the front, back or side/s of the building? >If there are yards surrounding the buildings, which part tends to be the largest?
What are the yards usually covered in/filled with? >Grass? >>What type of grass? >Gardens? >>Edible gardens? >>>Vegetables/fruit? >>>Herbs? >>Flower gardens? >Other land-covering plants? (Clover, moss, etc) >Pea gravel, sand, or rocks? >Landscaping? >Small buildings/sheds/gazebos/benches/etc? >Trees? >Walkways? >Water features?
Agriculture and Domesticated Species
Native species >What native insect species are in your setting? >What native animal species are in your setting? >What native plant species are in your setting?
Introduced species >What insect species have been introduced into your setting? >>Were these species introduced intentionally, or by accident? >>>If intentionally, when and why were they introduced? >What animal species have been introduced into your setting? >>Were these species introduced intentionally, or by accident? >>>If intentionally, when and why were they introduced? >What plant species have been introduced into your setting? >>Were these species introduced intentionally, or by accident? >>>If intentionally, when and why were they introduced?
Which of these species have been domesticated? (Links about domesticated species below.) >Why were these animal species domesticated? >>Hunting? >>Herding? >>Riding/sport? >>Transportation? >>Cart pulling? >>Vermin removal? >>Companionship? >>Guarding people or property? >>Eggs? >>Milk? >>Wool? >>Meat? >>Another reason? >Why were these plant species domesticated? >>Medicine? >>Food? >>Flavorings for food? >>What were they bred for? >>>Appearance? >>>Attracting certain animals? >>>Flavor? >>>Color? >>>Hardiness? >>>Nutritional value? >>What do the wild versions of the plants look like?
Agriculture >What type of irrigation is used? >How are the plants reaped/harvested? >How large are the plant lots? >Are there any laws regarding what can be grown? >Are there any laws regarding what farming methods can be used? >Are there any other laws related to farming?
Links about domesticated species >List of domesticated animals >List of domesticated plants >Table of where and when some plants were domesticated >An article on selective breeding >An article showing some current plants and what they were like before selective breeding
Arming Your Population
What kinds of weapons exist >Melee >>Knives? >>Swords? >>Spears? >>Gauntlets/knuckles? >>Other weapons? >Ranged >>Bows/crossbows? >>Throwing spears? >>Guns? >>Rockets? >>Lasers? >>Slings/slingshots? >>Others? >Miscellaneous weapons >>Acid? >>Pepper spray? >>Mace? >>Others?
Legality and restrictions >Civilians >>Is there a minimum age to purchase weapons? >>Is a license required to own or handle weapons? >>At what point does a tool become a weapon? >>Are there any restrictions or regulations on kitchen equipment? >>Are there any on farming equipments? >>Any other sharp or heavy equipments? >Armed forces >>Are there any restrictions for the armed forces? >>Are members of the armed forces allowed to keep their weapons while not on active duty? >>Are members allowed to keep their weapons after returning to civilian life? >What can people be punished for in regards to weaponry? >>Possession without a license? >>Purchase without license? >>Selling weaponry without a license? >>Any possession of weaponry? >>Use of illegal weaponry? >>Use of any weaponry?
>What are the punishments? >>Unarmed civilians >>>Are unarmed civilians unarmed by choice or by force? >>>>By choice >>>>>Do they trust their government and law enforcement to protect them? >>>>>Are they afraid of the weapons? >>>>>>Why? >>>>By force >>>>>Who does the enforcing?
Starting Sports
Sports, for the purpose of this post, are games that are played using one’s body as a major component. There are two types of sports: contact sports and non-contact sports. Contact sports are where one player makes physical contact with another player.
Sports are a bit more complex than games, so if your setting isn’t developed enough to have more than a small amount of leisure time, they will likely have very few sports.
Sports pretty much everyone has in every setting: >Racing: including foot racing and animal racing (both human mounted and not) >>In children, there will also be races in terms of “who can do their chores fastest” (these can continue into adulthood, but for the most part, will be done by children)
Sports than many settings would have: >Racing: including swimming races >Wrestling
Other types of sports: >Ball sports: the players may be in direct or indirect contact with the balls, there may be one or more balls, all players might be actively engaged in the sport, or they may take turns. >>Balls can be many sizes and made from many materials, in setting without much technology, materials such as cork, wood, inflated animal bladders, and stitched leather may be used.
>Shooting: this can be be with any projectile weapon, usually some manner of gun or bow; this can include other forms of marksmanship including things like knife and spear throwing >Hunting: this generally will not be a sport when a society still relies on hunting for food, as it’s just another chore in such a society >Fishing: like hunting, this will generally not be a sport in a society that still relies on fishing
>Water sports: this can include simple things like various swimming types and diving, and can move into things like boating, sailing, water-skiing, and others >Ice sports: this will usually start with simple skating, then racing, and from there other types can come out, such as figure skating or team sports >Snow sports: as with ice sports, this will start with creating a device that allows them more mobility while traveling over snow
>Martial arts: both with and without weapons (marital/melee weapons, not projectiles)
Many sports are combinations of the above types. There are also other types that have not been mentioned, this is not a complete list.
Many sports will have displays of skills that are desired in their society. Societies that value teamwork will likely develop team sports first. Societies that fight often will develop their own fighting styles that will turn to sport when they are no longer immediately needed. Societies that value physical prowess will develop sports that showcase an individual’s raw power, usually involving things like lifting, jumping, and throwing.
A few interesting links: >Link 1 >Link 2 >Link 3
Even if your characters don’t enjoy sports themselves, they likely will know someone who does. If sports don’t play a major role in your story, you only need to have a name for the sport and a vague idea of what it is in case it’s mentioned in passing.
Time Keeping and Calendars
From what is the calendar based? >Is is based off of lunar events? (Full moons, new moons, etc) >Is it based off of solar events? (Equinoxes, solstices, etc) >Is it based off of celestial events? (Constellation movement, regular comet movement, etc) >Is it based off of something else? >>What?
Is the calendar something everyone has access to, or is the date something that most people end up estimating based on the weather/seasons?
What is the smallest measurable unit of time? >A minute? >A moment? >A second? >A millisecond? >Which of these is most commonly used?
What kinds of time-keeping devices are used in your setting? >Sun dials? >Water clocks? >Sand timers? >Time candles? >Incense candles? >Mechanical clocks? >Digital clocks? >Other devices?
What portable time keeping devices exist (if any)? >Watches? >Pocket watches? >Apps?
Is your setting large enough, and with fast enough travel, to have a concept of time zones? >If so, how many time zones are recognized, and where are their boundaries drawn?
Which lunar events are marked on the calendar, if any? Which celestial events are marked on the calendar, if any? Which solar events are marked on the calendar, if any?
Are the concepts of noon and midnight used in your setting? >If not, why? >>Are there multiple light sources, preventing this? >>Are there no light sources?
Medicine
Medicines >Are herbs used as medicine? >>Which herbs? >>What do they do? >>What form of the herb is used in medicine? >>>Are they used in the form of powders? >>>Are the used in the form of poultices? >>>Are they used in the form of teas? >Are synthetics used as medicine? >>Are they plants that have been intentionally bred for medicinal purposes? >>Are they plants that have been cloned in a laboratory? >>Are they a completely synthesized molecular makeup? >What condition can be treated? >How widely available are these herbs and herbal medicines? >Are there standard dosages for the medicines? >>What form do they come in? >>>Pills? >>>Injectables? >>>Creams? >>>Capsules?
Surgery >What surgical tools exist? >What surgeries exist? >>Are there purely cosmetic surgeries as well as medically necessary surgeries? >What are the success rates? >How sanitary are operating areas? >Is there post-surgical care? >Here is an article on the history of surgery >How many people are qualified to perform surgery? >How widespread is surgery? >How much do surgeries cost? >Has dentistry been developed? >>Here is an article on the history of dentistry
Medicine (Preventative)
Vaccines >How were vaccines invented? >How long ago were they invented? >How wide-spread is vaccine use? >What diseases can people in your setting be vaccinated against?
Routine check-ups/exams >What routine exams exist? >>What conditions are there routine exams for? >At what age do people get routine exams? >How frequently do people get examined?
Habits and remedies for when people feel malaise, or that people suggest to those who are feeling under the weather? >Are there any vitamin supplements that people go to when feeling ill? >Are there any foods that people eat when they aren’t feeling well? >Have there been any scientific studies supporting these food choices? >Do people tend to sleep more or nap when they feel they are coming down with something? >Are there over-the-counter medications designed to boost the immune system or cut down the duration of illnesses?
Historic Sites and Landmarks
What kinds of historic sites and landmarks exist? >Locations of important battles fought? >Locations of historic protests? >Locations where famous people lived? Died? Were buried? >Locations where treaties or other important documents were signed? >One-of-a-kind land masses? (Examples include: Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and similar.) >Locations consisting of wholly unique architecture? (Examples include: the Great Wall of China, the Sistine Chapel, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and similar. More examples can be seen here.) >Giant statues or monuments? (For example, the ones here.) >Giant trees or other rare or famous plants? (The Redwoods in California, for example.)
Are these landmarks private property or public property?
Do people come to view these areas? >How many people visit per day? >How frequently do they come?
If they are the site of battles, do any reenactments take place?
Flags
What/who has flags to represent them? >Countries? >Families/clans? >States? >Cities? >Causes? >Teams?
For each of the relevant flags in your setting, consider the following: >What does the flag look like? >>What colors and shapes are used? >>What shape is the flag itself? >>What is considered the standard size of the flag?
>Meanings: >>What are the meanings of the colors? >>What are the meanings of the shapes? >>Is there a meaning to the flag’s overall shape?
>What changes have been made to the flag over the years? >>What prompted these changes?
Creating Buildings in Your Setting
Materials >Framework: >>Wood? >>Metal? >>Stone? >>Some other material? >Walls: >>Leather/hide? >>Paper? >>Reed mats? >>Wood? >>>Logs or planks? >>Stone? >>Metal? >>Plaster? >>Plastic? >>Ice? >>Glass? >>Sand? >>Mud? >>Magic? >>Some other material? >>Are interior walls made from different materials than outer walls?
Are they one room buildings, or multi-room?
Are they permanent or temporary?
Who builds them? >Contractors? >Designated builders? >The owners?
Are there multi-level buildings? >How common are they? >How high can they get? >What is used to get between the floors? >>Are there alternative method for those who cannot use the main method, due to health or due to them moving something between the floors?
How safe are the buildings? >Can their openings be locked to prevent intruders? >Are they flame resistant? >Can they withstand an earthquake? >Are they water-proof? >Can they withstand high winds? >>Tornadoes and hurricanes as well, or no? >Do they offer protection to the people inside of the buildings from things like angry animals or weapons? >Do the walls dampen sounds so one can safely hold a private conversation?
How long, on average does it take to make a building? >Does it depend on the type of building? >>Which type takes the longest?
The Naming of the Shrew
Have surnames been developed in your setting? >What prompted their development? >When did this occur? >Who was given a surname? >>Everyone? >>Just the wealthy? >>It started with the wealthy, then everyone got one? >What were surnames based off of? >>Landmarks near the homestead? >>Family occupation? >>Name of the parent/grandparent/ancestor? >>Something else?
When are people named, and are they ever re-named? >Are people recognized by different names depending on age or location? >>For example, are they given a new name when they reach adulthood? >>Are they given a new name when they’ve been officially brought into a new religion? >Are people named at birth, or later in life? >>If later, when? And by whom? >Are people re-named if they get adopted? >>Can they choose to keep their old name, or is it up to the person adopting them?
Are there any recurring naming patterns? >Are people often named for religious figures? >Are people often named from the land? (Brook, Holly, Heather, Hawthorne, Sky, Willow, River, Craig, Fern, etc) >Are people often named after towns/their birthplace? >Are people often named after physical features they posses? Note: this doesn’t necessarily mean their name would be the name of a feature, but rather their name would mean a feature, one that you do not have to translate; for example, Kiera means “little dark one” and is originally given to babies that fit that description. >Are people often given names that are intended as a blessing or hope? Such as names that mean “warrior”, “loved”, “leader”, etc. >Are people often named after virtues as a blessing? Patience, Hope, Cherish, Will, etc. >Are people often named after wildlife? Wren, Bull, Cat, Raven, Buck, etc. >Are people often named after jobs? >Are people often named after family or respected friends? Ex. Albus Severus Potter. >Any other patterns?
What names have lasted for hundreds of years, and are still popular in your setting’s present time? Think of at least twenty. >What patterns do they fall under? >Did any of them take a dip, and create a later resurgence, or were they all fairly steady in their popularity? >Do the people naming their children these names know that they are popular, or do they just think they are good names? >If there are none with that longevity, figure out why that is.
Not all names last a long time. Some are only popular for a few years or maybe a decade. Think of ten of these trendy names for each of the ten decades preceding your setting’s present. If the lifespan of your main species is longer than a century, go back further.
There are some names that cause people to groan upon hearing, and that invoke feelings of pity toward the owners. Think of twenty of these lame names from your protagonist’s generation.
There are some names that make people assume certain characteristics about the owner of the name. While some names bring several traits to mind, try to use different names for the following. Think of at least five names that, in your setting, are associated with each of the following adjectives: >Kind >Intelligent >Rude >Brash >Strong >Cowardly >Unsociable >Bubbly >Attractive >Tense >Outdoorsy
Are there any names placed between given and surnames? >How are these names decided? >Are there any patterns? >How many names are placed between the two? >When are these names used?
Another thing to consider is how your setting deals with nicknames. For this exercise, a nickname is a name given to a character, which the character willingly responds to, that is not their legal name. >What settings are nicknames used? (Meaning things like home or work setting.) >In what settings are the use of nicknames discouraged? >What are acceptable relationships for a person to have with another before they use nicknames? Parent and child? Siblings? Friends? Cousins? Co-workers? Neighbors? Acquaintances? >What are nicknames based off of? >>Are they almost always shortened versions of the person’s name? >>Are they one of the person’s other names (such as their middle or surname)? >>Are they usually traits (either physical or personality) of the person? (Shorty, Nerd, Giant, Slugger, Asshat, Verbal, Spitter, etc.) >>Are they ever longer than the person’s name? >>Is there no real pattern for this as a whole in your setting?
And finally: Are people ever named after famous people? >Is naming someone after a famous, completely unrelated, person common? >Just common enough that people don’t look at the recipient of the name strangely? >What kind of famous people have this happen? >>Politicians? >>War heroes? >>Musicians? >>Royalty? >Were the names popular before the famous person came along, or did it being their name make it popular? (Or is it still considered a lame name?)
Physical Setting Basics
What type of biome does your story take place in?
What is the weather like in your setting?
Is is cold, moderate, or hot? >Does this change a discernible amount between seasons, or is the temperature fairly constant throughout the year? Is it humid, moderate, or dry?
How much precipitation does it get? >What forms of precipitation?
What types of intense weather occurs? >Lightning storms? >Hurricanes? >Tsunamis? >Ice storms? >Blizzards? >Tornadoes? >Floods? >Droughts? >Raining spiders?
What types of physical landmarks are within sight of your setting? >Within traveling distance?
Are there any fault lines near your setting? >If yes, bear in mind that earthquakes and volcanoes would be a risk, as well as other disasters that you may or may not choose to make into plot points.
Poisonous and Toxic Plants in Your Setting
What species of plants are harmful when ingested? >Are there any plants where only parts of the plant are harmful when ingested? >Are there any plants that are only harmful when ingested without cooking first?
What species of plants release harmful gasses when burned?
What species of plants secrete harmful oils? >Which part of the plant is responsible for releasing the oil? >Is there anyway to remove the oil from flesh? >Is the oil potent enough to harm someone without coming into direct contact with them?
What are the effects of these dangerous plants? >Do they burn the flesh, lungs, or digestive system? >Do they cause rashes or blisters? >Do they make it difficult to breathe? >Do they cause numbness or paralysis? >Do they kill you? >Do they induce hallucinations?
What do these plants look like? >Are there any harmless (or even desirable) plants that look similar to these?
Do the plants reproduce at a fast or slow rate? >If you spot one of these plants, how likely is it that you will find more close by?
Are the people of your setting aware of the danger these plants possess?
Are the plant species native to the area or were they introduced (whether accidentally or intentionally) from a different location?
Are any of the plant species counted as noxious weeds?
How difficult are the plants to get rid of? >Is special equipment needed to remove them? >Is it for the safety of those removing the plant, or actually to get rid of the plant? >Do the plants release pods or seeds en masse if you try to remove them incorrectly?
Are the dangerous parts of the plants ever used, in small amounts, as medicine?
Are there any plants that are harmless to humans (or whatever your setting’s main species is) but not to other species, such as pets?
Are the dangerous parts of the plants ever used as psychoactive drugs?
Creating Cults and Raising Religions
Before you start raising hell (and gods) in your setting, you’ll need to know the difference between a religion and a cult. Here are a couple links with short articles examining the differences between the two. Article one Article two
Basically, it boils down to longevity; if a cult stays around long enough, it gets considered a religion.
The next thing you’ll want to consider is how many different groups are in the active setting (the area your characters go through). While it’s not always the case, it is more likely the number of these will be inversely proportional to how convincing the leaders are. That is, if the leaders aren’t effective, someone else will try to shoehorn their way into the population’s mind (and often their purses.) >Which groups were here the longest? >Which ones were brought here from other areas? >Which ones are the most wide-spread?
What are the basic beliefs of each of the groups? Bare in mind the notes for each are generalizations, and are obviously not true of every religion, so don’t feel like you have to stick with what it says. >Do they believe people are inherently good, or do they think them inherently evil? >>A group that believes people are inherently good is more likely to encourage charity and kindness, while a group that believes people to be evil will be more likely to have strict rules and punishments. >Do they believe in some form of afterlife? >>If so, they will have rules and laws that must be followed to get there. If not, they will have rules that supposedly help their followers live their life to the fullest, often by converting as many people as possible. >Do they believe in reincarnation? >>If so, they will likely have lists of people who were supposedly reincarnated (whether this is true or not is up to you), that their followers will likely have to remember. >Do they believe in some manner of doomsday/apocalypse/divine-end-of-the-world? >>If so, and they believe it to be coming shortly, they are more likely to be an extremist group. >Do they believe anyone that is not part of their religion is doomed to an eternity of suffering? >>If so, they will likely make it their mission to convert as many people as possible. >Do they believe their god/dess/prophet/saint/savior is going to come down to the planet directly? >What do they think will happen at that time? >Do they believe it is their duty to convert others? >What are the rules and laws set forth by the religious officials? >What are some of the most important stories from their mythos? >Are their laws, rules, and mythos available in book form for the followers, or are the religious officials the only ones with access to them?
What symbols do they use during religious rites? >What symbols do they use as a go-to shorthand for their religion? (Real world examples would be things like crosses for Christianity, the Star of David for Judaism, the yin yang for taoism, and the pentacle for certain pagan religions.)
Are there any articles of clothing that followers need to wear? >Is this only during worship, or always? >Are there adornments (such as rings or necklaces) with their symbol that followers don’t need to wear, but often like to so they can be recognized as a member of the religion while in public?
What are the relationships between the religions and cults in the area? >Are some off-shoots of others? A real world example would be Christianity to Judaism. >Are there different branches of one religion? (Such as the 800 billion types of Christianity.) >Which groups directly oppose others in a sort of religious rivalry? >Which are on surprisingly good terms?
Do any of the religions have a violent history (regardless of how peaceable they may be now)?
Are their followers given a new, religious name upon entering?
What are their funerary practices? >Do they bury their dead? Cremate them? Something else? >Are there services held? >>What do those consist of? >>>Do they state that funerals are for the living, or do they say they are for the deceased?
What are their worshiping practices? >Do they have to go to a religious building on a regular basis to listen to a service? >>What are the buildings called? >>How often do they go? >>What is the person who performs the service called? >Are followers allowed to worship from home? >Are followers required to both attend services and worship from home? >Do they perform acts of charity? >Do they have a choir?
What are their holidays? >How are they celebrated? >Do they have any coming-of-age ceremonies, or other rites of passage? >>What age do they take place at? >>What do they consist of? >>Is it done at a fixed time of the year, with everyone who would be that age during the year having it done at once, or is there one for each individual as they turn that age? >>Is everyone expected to attend these, or just the family?
Do/es their god/dess/s/es actually exist? >Would the divine entity/entities in question be considered good, neutral, or evil? >Does their god actually like them or is it more of an ‘ugh, these idiots again’ thing?
For cults: are they suicide cults, or do they aspire to become religions?
Community Behaviors and Values
How social is your active setting? >Do people hang out at their neighbors’ houses? >Are there frequent barbecues and gatherings large groups are invited to attend? >Do people stop and greet each other? >Does everyone know everyone? >How welcoming are the inhabitants to new people? >What is the default topic for small talk? >>Sports? Weather? Church? Health? Relationships? Traffic? >Is there any slang used in this particular area, but not elsewhere? >Is there a sense of community/neighborliness? >Do people tend to pay with favors or money? >How accepting are the people of others’ eccentricities? >How close do people stand while talking? >Do people often touch each other? (Handshakes, pats on the shoulder, hugs, etc.)
What are the area’s values? >Safety? Welcomeness? Presentability? Work ethic? Honesty? Piousness? Normalacy? Loyalty? Physical strength? Intelligence? Charisma? >>How are people who do not display these traits treated? >>What profession are considered respectable? >How wasteful are the people on average? >Are the people more likely to DIY a project or hire someone?
Which is held in higher regard: individual expression or group cohesion? >Are there any acceptable body mods? >What is considered acceptable clothing? >>How frequently does this change? >>Is the acceptable clothing modest (consider both in terms of coverage and ornamentation) or showy?
How adaptable is the area? >Are the people able to recover after natural disasters or particularly inclement weather? >How quickly do the people embrace scientific and technological advances/discoveries?
In general, how adventurous are the people?
Do the citizens feel safe? >Do they lock their doors? >Have there been in major crimes in the area’s history? >Do the people tend to assume innocence or guilt of accused individual? >Is jay-walking common? >Is underage drinking okayed/ignored?
Do the people have a lax or strict work ethic? >How punctual are people expected to be?
Population Demographics
Rates for: >Birth >Death >Infant mortality >Mortality >Crime >>What is the most common crime? >>Who are the most common criminals? >>What is the criminal rehabilitation rate? >Homelessness >Unemployment >Fertility >Addiction >>What are the most common drugs? >>What is the addict rehabilitation success rate? >Suicide >>What demographics attempt this most often? >>Which demographics have the highest suicide success rate? >Divorce >>What are the most common causes? >>Which group is most likely to file for divorce? >Literacy
Health Services: >Are there legally mandated accommodations for disability? >>Physical disabilities, mental disabilities, both, or neither? >>How successful are these?
Average: >Income >Height and weight >Number of people per household >>What is the average number of minors? >Political affiliation >Life expectancy >Age of first marriage >Age of becoming a parent
Most common: >Cause of death >Type of housing >Hobbies >Form of communication (phone, email, face-to-face, etc) >Surname >Birth month >Level of education
What is the age of legal adulthood?
Ratios: >commercial:industrial:residential developments >male:female >family owned:corporations present
What is the most popular sport?
Is the area urban, suburban, or rural?
What is the population density?
What social programs/services are available?
What public services are available (mail delivery, law enforcement, emergency transportation, etc)
Is there public transportation available? >What types? >How much does it cost to use this service?
How many subcultures are present?
What is the immigrant population? >Where are the immigrants mostly from?
What is the main religion in the area?
What language/s are considered the official languages of the area? >What other languages are common?
What is the dominant age group?
What is the average citizen’s main form of transportation?
How large is the disabled population? >How are they treated? >What is the most common disability? >Are people with this disability treated better than other disabled people?
What is the main cause of death?
